r/askcarguys

I'm 17, I live in NYC, and I’m going to college in a little over a year. I'll most likely have the car for about 15 or so months, and I've been looking at the BMW 340i. I'm really intrigued by the sporty agressive look and feel, and I want something with some real power, but a little unsure if it's right. Can anyone who knows about them give me their input on wether its right for me, or maybe suggest another model if you think it's right for me? Is getting the 330i a major difference? I definitely want to get it modified as well, so any suggestions on the best bang for my buck?

I'm looking around at cars in the $5k range, but many of them will require at least another $1-2k of work to get them in good shape.

I'd like to know around what price I should aim for if I want a used car with minimal to no needed repairs.

This up coming week I’m going to be buying my first ever vehicle. I want to get a tacoma. Has anyone heard anything about AutoNation Toyota in Las Vegas? Is there anything I should know or do before buying? Any tips?

Looking for a nice car in the 300+ hp range with decent maintenance not gonna break down in 4 months 2021 or newer with lower miles on it having trouble deciding

Running a tuned Audi A4 B9 and about to go Stage 2. trying to decide if I can cheap out on a PCV valve or if OEM is the move. I’ve already had oil on plugs and some smoke, so I know the system’s under stress. The aftermarket one is way cheaper but I’m worried it won’t handle the extra boost/pressure long term. Is it worth saving the money or should I just go OEM and not risk doing the job twice?

Hey y’all! So my current job has me driving a lot depending on “project size” to bring tools/supplies(I do Low-voltage work). For example I just drove from South ga to Indianapolis IN, and my RAV-4 is great, but not the best space wise, lots of pack-outs and pelicans cases. What would you guys suggest for good capacity, obviously something that can handle the miles, and hopefully good mileage LOL.

I was thinking transit vans or a truck but honestly not sure.

Thanks!

If you were shopping for a new sports coupe around the $35k range, would you personally pay an extra $3,000 if the only difference was that one was built in America instead of Mexico?

Assume everything else is the same:

• performance
• reliability
• materials
• warranty
• features

The only difference is:

>built in USA = +$3,000

Would that matter enough to you, or would you just buy whichever one is cheaper?

I'm lowkey looking for a really cheap (sub $6k) RWD manual coupe with decent power and not a barge, and so far my options have slimmed down to either a BMW E46 330ci 5MT, or a 1999-2004 Ford Mustang GT 5MT.

Both in my area are extremely cheap. Parts here for both are super cheap and I fan easily repair both.

I don't care much for daily comfort. Its a nicety but I'm more than fine dailying a heavy clutch and coilovers and loud tires.

I'm gonna do a lot of going to canyon races or mountain races like tail of the dragon. I'll also be doing a lot of modding and cheapness of modding is a bit of a factor.

Any advice? I really like both - theyre awesome cars. But I know there's definitely significant differences.

Hey everyone, I’m in a bit of a dilemma and could use the collective wisdom of this sub.

I’m 26, and recently moved to the US. I’m looking for something from the 2025, 2026, or 2027 model years.

The Criteria:

• Budget: Max $45,000 (Open to New or Certified Pre-Owned/CPO).

• Segment: Luxury / Unique / Sporty.

• Powertrain: Must be Hybrid (MHEV/PHEV/Full Hybrid) for the commute.

• The Monthly: I need to keep it around $1,100 all-in (payment, insurance, etc.).

• Credit: 790+ (so I qualify for the best promo rates).

The discourse ranges from great vehicles for the price to being perfect vehicles far ahead of the competition that are going to completely wipe out legacy car manufacturers. So for those who lived during those years is history rhyming right now and how similar are CDM fan boys to JDM fan boys?

I have only ever driven in low elevation places like Florida and Arizona and driving through other states but never put 85 in my tank. I did for the first time but only because apparently that’s the normal here instead of 87 but not sure. I don’t mind paying a little extra to not detonate my engine but I’m not sure if 87 here would be bad. Might be important to note I am staying for a few months and I DoorDash

Im in a pickle. Changed oil on my classic and ran out of crush washers. Its 10:30pm. Car show tomorrow.

Old washer is SMOKED (can not be reused).

What makes a good temporary replacement that Walmart may have?

I measured my garage door and it’s 84 inches. I’m looking at a Chevy express 3500 according to the manufacturer is 84 1/2 inches tall. How feasible is it to let some of the air out to get it in the garage for safe storage. It’s a weekend-only use vehicle, but I do want to keep it out of the weather.

Hey guys,

I have a Tucson 2016, long story short someone collected my drivers door and I opted to replace it myself, the wreckers were unsure if the replacement door was from a 2017 or 2019 but the wiring loom was slightly different. I have to rewire the mirror and mono speaker cables in the loom to fix.

I’m now having issues with window switches on drivers and rear passenger winder switches not working. Child lock on the windows not working, folding mirror and also mirror adjustment.

I’m usually fairly good with cars have a V8 I’ve been building for years which had to be rewired but I am unable to find any wiring diagrams for all 3 vehicles so I can compare door looms.

if anyone can shed light on my issue and how to rectify would be amazing

thanks in advance

So I have a 2005 Honda civic LX. It started acting up after driving an hour and a half on the highway on Sunday. We just did a compression test on all cylinders in our car, and 4 has no compression.

It’s going to be about a week or two before I can even afford to replace my car.

What can I do to make my car run as long as possible before my engine “blows up”

I wouldn’t even try to run it, however I’m disabled and my husband is the only one pulling any income (besides my measly disability pay) , and with the way the world is right now, it’s absolutely detrimental to get him to work. Any advice helps.

Are you able to register them or is there a trick to it?

thx